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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.22 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.22 and 85.88 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.22 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.22 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.22 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 16,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.25/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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